I am starting my 9 year old grandson on Peace dollars. That's one coin that I never collected. When I started collecting, I could have made a complete set for face value. The reason that I didn't collect them was it tied up to much face value. Do I need any advice on collecting these & what is the best album for these? Thanks in advance.
That's a pretty cool thing you are doing for your grandson, I prefer the Dansco albums myself. I like the fact you can see both obverse and reverse sides of the coins, and they are protected from fingerprints with the clear plastic slide thing.
About the only advice I would offer would be to try and avoid problem coins. And maybe get the youngster 1 or 2 he can play with and hold - put the better examples in his album if that's how you chose to collect them. You can assemble a nice set in lower grade unc pretty reasonably - except for a couple of them. But those couple can be rather pricey even for circ examples. So consider whether you want a matched grade set or if you want to mix and match before you get started.
Thanks. I think we are going to make a mix and matched set. we will use the dansco album. I saw an album recently that someone had, the coins slipped out of the holes under the plastic. I can't remember which one that was.
My first piece of silver was a peace dollar! I love flipping it and hearing the ring. Mixed is good in my opinion
One additional piece of advice would be for you to somehow make it possible for your grandson to put a little of his own 'hard earned cash' into a couple of the coins in the collection. There is nothing like giving someone an invested interest to make them appreciate the effort. When he has put something into the collection, then it will really be 'his collection'. The voice of experience!
Ed: That is very nice of you. (If your grandson dosen't appreciate it, you may adopt me). I prefer the Dansco albums, they are sturdier and (generally) just nicer in appearance. The Whitman's seen flimsey and I have found that, for quarters, they can cause the lower grade ones (like AG Barbers) to fall into the binding. Also, buy the best, of course. I especially like the 1921 Peace, after that one all the others look mushy.
:thumb: A great idea! I don't think I can add anything to what's already been said, except-- have lots of fun with it! The time you spend with your grandson will be the most precious part of the collection.
